EGM Back From The Dead

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New publishing deal gives Electronic Gaming Monthly a second life.

By Jim Reilly

Steve Harris, the founder of Electronic Gaming Monthly, announced today he is buying back the publishing and trademark rights from Ziff Davis Media, and plans to re-launch the historic gaming mag sometime in the second half of 2009.

"The re-launch of Electronic Gaming Monthly represents a welcome opportunity to continue delivering quality content to gaming enthusiasts," said Harris in a press release. "I feel honored to once again be associated with this respected magazine. The talented writers and designers who built upon EGM's original vision have left behind a publication that is uniquely positioned to be successful."

Electronic Gaming Monthly was officially closed back in January 2009 when Ziff Davis Media unloaded the 1up Network to UGO Entertainment and decided to shut down the magazine.

No details about the cost of the deal were revealed.

More announcements are expected to be announced at E3 next week. But until then, check out the magazine's newly launched website.